o M Our Members before St. Peter's Basilica in Rome * June 18, 1963 SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION OF AMERICA Instituted December 19, 1926 in Chicago, III. Incorporated December 14, 1926 in the State of Illinois SLOVENSKA ŽENSKA ZVEZA V AMERIKI Ustanovljena 19. decembra 1926 v Chicagu, lil. lnkorporirana 14. decembra 1927 v državi Illinois. MEMBER OF NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Spiritual Adviser—REV. CLAUDE OKORN, O.F.M. 823 W. Mineral St., Milwaukee, Wis. Honorary President—MARIE PRISLAND, Sheboygan, Wis. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Founder —MARIE PRISLAND, 1034 Dillingham Ave. Shcbcygan, Wis. President—ANTONIA TOREK, 19170 Monterey Ave., Euclid 19, Ohio Secretary—ALBINA NOVAK, 1937 W. Cermak Road Chicago 8, Illinois Treasurer—]OSEPHINE ZELEZNIKAR, 2045 W. 23rd St., Chicago 8, Illinois Auditor—ANN PODGORŠEK, 301 97th Ave.. W. Duluth, Minn. Auditor—VICKI FALETIČ, 1076 East 72nd St., Cleveland, Ohio Auditor—FRANCES J. GASPICH, 619 Nicholson St., Joliet, 111. DIRECTORS of Women’s Youth and Sports Activities: Women’s Division—ELIZABETH ZEFRAN, 1941 W. Cermak, Chicago 8, Illinois Junior Division—CHRISTINE MENART, 741 Main St., Vandling, Pa. Managing Editor—CORINNE LESKOVAR, 2032 W. Cermak, Chicago 8, Illinois ★ * ZARJA — THE DAWN Vice-President—MARIE A. FLORYAN, 5830 W. Mineral St., West Allis, Wis. State President of Colorado-Kansas-Missouri— ANNA PACHAK, 2009 Oakland St., Pueblo, Colo. State President oj Wisconsin— ROSE KRAEMER, 4304 So. K. K., Cudahy, Wis. State President of Ohio-Michigan— ELLA STARIN, 17814 Dillewood Rd., Cleveland, Ohio State President oj Pennsylvania-New York— MARY TOMSIC, Box 202, Strabane, Pa. State President of Calif ornia-Oregon-Washington— ROSE SCOFF, 2208 Mariposa, San Francisco, Calif. State President of Illinois-Indiana— MILDRED JAMES, 10727 Ave. M, Chicago 17, 111. State President of Minnesota— BARBARA ROSANDICH, 1212 Sheridan St., Ely, Minn. Finance Committees: ANTONIA TUREK, MARIE PRISLAND, Sec’y ALBINA NOVAK, JOSEPHINE ZELEZNIKAR * :j: * Scholarship and Benefit Committee: MARIE PRISLAND, President; ANTONIA TUREK, ALBINA NOVAK * ij< * Home Office: 1937 W. CERMAK ROAD, CHICAGO 8, ILLINOIS Tel. Bishop 7-2014 Published monthly — izhaja vsak mesec Annual subscription $2.00 — Naročnina $2.00 letno For SWU members $1.20 annually. Za članice SŽZ $1.20 letno Publisher: ZARJA, 1937 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago 8, 111. Entered as second class matter November 13, 1946, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under the Act of August 24, 1912. Official Publication oj the Slovenian Women’s Union oj America Uradno glasilo Slovenske Zenske Zveze v Ameriki Editorial Office: 1937 W. CERMAK RD., CHICAGO 8, ILL. Tel.: Bishop 7-2014 All communications for the next issue of publication must be in the hands of the Editor by the fifth of the month. Vsi dopisi za naslednjo izdajo mesečnika morajo biti v rokah urednice do 5 v mesecu. DATES TO REMEMBER . . . Sept. 4—Apron Card Party, Br. 1, Sheboygan, Wis. Sept. 8 — Minnesota Zveza Day, Br. 56, Hibbing, Minn. Sept. 8 — Pot Luck, Br. 79, Enumclew, Wash. Sept. 9—Weiner Roast, Br. 73, Warrensville, Heights, O. Sep.. 12—Covered Dish Dinner, Br. 55, Girard, Ohio Sept. 29—Miscellaneous Card Party, Br. 17. West Allis, Sept. 29—35th Anniversary Mass and Banquet, Br. 25, Cleveland, Ohio — at St. Vitus church, 11:30 a, m. Sept. 29 — Penna. - N.Y. State Convention, Br. 71, Strabane, Pa. Oct. 2—Fall Fashion Show, Br. 95, S. Chicago, III. Oct. 6—35th Anniversary of Br. 17, West Allis, Wis., High Mass at 7:30 a. in. followed bv Breakfast Oct. 13—Bazaar and Style Show, Cleveland, Ohio Oct. 27 — Card Party, Br. 43, Milwaukee, Wise., 2 p. m. Nov. 3—Miscellaneous Card Party, Br. 17, West Allis, HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN SEPTEMBER! Supreme Officer: Sept. 1—Barbara Rosandich, State President of Minnesota, Ely, Minn. Branch Presidents: Sept. 5—Geraldine Adami, Br. 13, San Francisco, Calif. Sept. 6—Mary Stusek, Br. 49, Noble, Ohio Sept. 6—Sophie Krapes, Br. 5, Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 23—Antonia Matis, Br. 42, Maple Heights, Ohio Sept. 26—Roseann Munsell, Br. 33, Duluth, Minn. MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY! ON THE COVER Group of 69 Slovenian Women’s Union passengers, visiting Slovenia, stopping enroute at London, Paris, Lourdes and Rome. The picture was taken in front of St. Peter’s basilica at the Vatican in Rome. Leaders of the group were Mrs. Marie Prisland, and Mrs. Frances Sietz. Since then, they've all returned safe and sound. ZARJA ^DAWN OFFICIAL ORGAN OJ) THE SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION OF AMERICA VOL. XXXV. — NO. 9 SEPTEMBER, 1963 LETO XXXV. — ŠT. Rev. Claude Okorn, O. F. M. Weakness of Our Faith Through the experiences of the past we are persuaded to place a very low estimate on the impact that the religion make on the generality of mankind. Indifferent to man’s divine origin and relationship, men think and act as though their sole concern were the acquisition ol' material security. Disturbed and angered by the apathy of the Chosen people toward a covenant imposed on them by God Himself, Moses dashed the tablets of commandments to the ground to manifest his disgust for the disloyalty and shameful weakness of Jewish faith. The importance and binding force of these commandments with all their implications appear to be equally disregarded today. As the defending voice of Dismas of old was drowned in raucus defiant tones of his companions on the cross, so the agnostic spirit is reenacted today upon the war-torn battlefields of the world. The appeal to the Fatherhood of God and the sanctity of the human rights falls on deaf ears and in substance we are told: “We have no king but Caesar.” Respect for and acknowledgement of the dominion of God whether by rulers or subjects can alone give a motive of conduct. Rule out religion and 1 am unable to answer the question: “Why I must do this and why I must omit that?” There is no obligation where there is no authority and there is no authority that doesn’t tome directly from God or that isn’t derived from God. This is a principle that is generally disregarded by statesmen with the lamentable result that never was the stability of smaller nations in greater danger. What hope is there for national or international peace in the world when we find seated at the same table Christians and infidels? What sanction or authority can be proposed calculated to restore peace? Under such conditions injustice is bound to be accepted or tolerated as a compromise measure. This happened in the recent years. So-called democratic allies permitted the 38th parallel in Korea, or divison in Vietnam where 1* millions of Cath-olio Vietnamese were sold into spiritual and political slavery. These are the incidents that must make Christ weep over the present decadent world as He did once over Jerusalem. As for ourselves, a mere gesture of fidelity to God will avail little in solving either our own or the world’s problems and evils. The mere stamping of “Under God” on our coins or stamps will not improve or reform anyone unless we carry out in our daily lives and into the council chambers of governments the principle implied in this pledge. It is a splendid gesture on the part of America to let the world know that we still believe that God should occupy a place of honor at the head of nations’ conference tables. May the Prince of peace hasten this blessed day. RESULTS OF SUPREME PRESIDENT'S MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN First five places among branches: Third place: Br. 33, Duluth, Minnesota First place: Br. 25, Cleveland, Ohio— ~ 23 members . An , Fourth place: Br. 101, Bedford Hgts., total 42 members Ohio _ tQtal n members Second place: Br. 50, Cleveland, Ohio— Fifth place: Br. 2, Chicago, Illinois — total 39 members Branch Class A Class B Junior T otals total 20 members Branch Class A Class B Junior Totals 1. 0 7 6 13 43. 5 6 3 14 2. 6 8 6 20 45. 0 2 0 2 3. 0 3 5 8 47. 0 4 1 5 6. 1 1 0 2 50. 3 12 24 39 7. 1 0 6 7 52. 1 0 1 2 10. 0 1 1 2 54. 0 0 2 2 12. 2 0 2 4 57. 0 2 1 3 13. 0 1 1 2 62. 1 0 0 1 14. 0 4 0 4 63. 0 3 1 4 15. 1 1 1 3 66. 0 2 4 6 16. 1 0 8 9 68. 1 2 1 4 17. 0 5 10 15 71. 1 0 1 2 20. 3 0 1 4 73. 0 2 5 7 21. 0 3 1 4 79. 3 0 3 6 23. 3 0 6 9 84. 0 2 0 2 24. 0 2 1 3 89. 3 0 0 3 25. 1 9 32 42 90. 0 0 1 1 26. 2 3 2 7 92. 0 2 0 2 31. 0 0 1 1 95. 0 4 0 4 32. 0 0 2 2 96. 0 1 0 1 33. 6 10 7 23 101. 3 12 7 22 39. 0 2 0 2 105. 0 4 0 4 41. 1 1 5 7 102. 6 1 1 8 42. 0 2 0 2 T otals 55 124 160 339 WORKERS IN THE SUPREME PRESIDENT'S MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN First five places among individual workers: First place: Vickie Faletič, l*r. 25 — total 42 members Second place: Anna Gyurcik, br. 101 — total 18 members Third place: Kose Kraemer, br. 43 — total 14 members Fourth place: Theresa Komat, br. 50 — total 12 members Br. no. Name A B Junior T otal 1. Margaret Fischer — 5 5 10 Marie Prisland — 2 — 2 Mary Vertacic — — 1 1 2. Albina Novak 4 3 3 10 Jos. Železnikar — 2 1 3 Corinne Leskovar — 2 — 2 Elizabeth Zefran 1 — — 1 Ann Zorko — 1 — 1 Mary Muller — — 1 1 Frances Zibert — — 1 1 Carol Zahara 1 — — 1 3. Frances Simonich — 2 3 5 Anna Pachak — 1 2 3 6. Jennie Ozbolt 1 — — 1 Jeanette Killoran — 1 — 1 Mary Paulovic 1 — — 1 7. Christine Menart — — 7 7 ‘10. Mary Perusek — 1 — 1 Mary Camloh — — 1 1 12. Mary Schimenz 2 — 2 4 13. Rose Scoff — 1 1 2 14. Mary Ellis — 2 — 2 Mary Okicki — 1 — 1 Tillie Spehar — 1 — 1 15. Frances Novak 1 1 1 3 16. Gladys Buck — — 4 4 Josephine Krall 1 — 2 3 Katie Triller — — 1 1 Ann Jarden — — 1 1 17. Marie A. Floryan — 4 6 10 Marion Marolt — 1 4 5 20. Josephine Sumich 3 — — 3 Frances Gaspich — — 1 1 21. Stella Dancull — 3 — 3 Alice Sabol — — 1 1 23. Barbara Rosandich 2 — 1 3 Mary Shikonya 1 — 5 6 24. Angela Strukel — 2 1 3 25. Vickie Faletič 1 9 32 42 26. Barbara Starešinič 2 — — 2 Mary Bahor — 2 — 2 Anna Frankovich — — 2 2 Mary Policichio — 1 — 1 31. Antoinette Lucich — — 1 1 32 Anna Godlar — — 2 2 33. Ann Podgoršek 3 4 1 8 Helen Krall 1 1 6 8 Sophie Tomich 1 2 — 3 Anna K. Mrak — 2 — 2 Angela Blatnik 1 — — 1 Mary Skender — 1 — 1 39. Mary Berhnes — 1 — 1 Mary Postea — 1 — 1 41. Ella Starin 1 — 2 3 Mary Debevec — 1 3 4 42. Antonia Kastelic — 1 — 1 Julia Lipnos — 1 — 1 43. Rose Kraemer 5 6 3 14 Fifth place: Margaret Fischer, br. .1 — total 10 members Fifth place: Albina Novak, hr. 2 — total 10 members Fifth place: Marie Floryan, br. 17 — total 10 members Sixth place: Anne Podgoršek, br. 33 — total 9 members Br. no. Name A B Junior Total 45. Ann Carlisle — 1 — 1 Mary E. Ross — 1 — 1 47. Jennie Pugley — 1 1 2 Anne Kresevec — 1 — '1 Stella Mahnich — 2 — 2 50. Antonia Turek 2 1 3 6 Theresa Komat — 2 10 12 Rose Želodec — 2 4 6 Anne Dekleva 1 1 2 4 Mary Susnik — 3 — 3 Anne Žnidaršič — — 2 2 Chris Duche — 2 — 2 May me Marin — 1 — 1 Bernice Somrak — — 1 1 Frances Somrak — — 1 1 Ernestine Jevec — — 1 1 52. Jennie Crea 1 — — 1 Mrs. Russo — — 1 1 54. Joan Ponikvar — — 2 2 57. Mary Duffalo — 1 — 1 Mary DeMalio — 1 — 1 Mary Macek — — 1 1 62. Anna Mundi 1 — — 1 63. Mollie Svigel — 1 1 2 Mary Kovac — 1 — 1 Martha Popovich — 1 — 1 66. Cecile Adamic — 1 4 5 Anna Bandi — 1 — 1 68. Jennie Mohorčič 1 2 — 3 F. Pillar — — 1 1 73. Mary Tomsic 1 — 1 2 73. Louise Epley — 1 5 6 Irene Chase — 1 — 1 79. Fannie Ramshak 1 — 3 4 84. Angela Voje — 1 — 1 Anne F. Svet — 1 — 1 89. Josephine Livek 1 — — 1 Sophie Frank 1 — — 1 Angela Nico 1 ' — — 1 90. Mary Rupnik — — 1 1 92. Jos. Krizmanich — 2 — 2 95. Mary Barcevac — 1 1 2 Mildred James — 1 — 1 Margaret Innis — 1 — 1 Mary Zelenik — 1 — 1 96. Helen Richter — 1 — 1 101. Anna Gyurcik 1 11 6 18 Betty Matjašič 2 — 1 3 Helen Hoerl — 1 — 1 102. Josephine Artac 1 — 1 2 Mary Staut 4 — — 4 Johanna Artac 1 — — 1 Agnes Lesar — 1 — 1 105. Catherine Music — 1 — 1 Pauline Adamic 55 3 124 160 3 339 ACTIVITIES No. 1, Sheboygan, Wis. Here it is September already. I hope all you members enjoyed the lovely summer months. Plans are underway for our annual card party which will be held Sept. 4, 1963 at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Hall at 7:30 p. m. Hand made aprons sewn by our co-operative members will be given for table prizes. Thank you to all who donated their time and efforts in making these aprons. Mrs. Ruth Sheck is serving as Chair-man and will be assisted by Co-Chairman Mrs. Mary Turk. We hope our card party will be a success. Our branch wishes to welcome the following new members who were enrolled since my last report. Mesdames Dorothy Ann Kregel, Josephine Zschetzsche, Sophie Casper and Mary Suykerbuyk in Class B. Our new junior members are: Mary Renee Verta-cic, Mark Rupnik, Joseph Rupnik, Mary Lynn Mahler, Tonelle Suscha and Susan Suscha. Also Mrs. Josephine Dragan and Mrs. Mary Kovacic are new social members. Two long-time members Mrs. Antonia Hlade and Mrs. Mary Zore passed away. Our deepest sympathy to their families. Best wishes to our sick members for a healthy future. Welcome home European travelers namely: Mrs. Mary Suykerbuyk, Mrs. Sophie Casper, Mr. and Mrs. A. Plant-on, Mr. and Mrs. M. Pavell; also my mother, Mrs. Marie Prisland. Our meeting will be held Sept. 8, 1963 at 2 p. m. Please come and take care of your dues. Margaret Fischer, Secretary No. 14, Euclid, Ohio. Even with the hot summer weather we are having, our July meeting was well attended, for which our sisters deserve three round cheers! Our sick list is very short this month, for which we should be grateful. Mrs. Rose Klemenčič is confined to her home and is getting along satisfactorily. Donations to our good time treasury were made by Mrs. Mary Kusar and Jennie Erzen. Our president, sister Mary O’Kicki and family are leaving for a vacation in Canada. Mr. O’Kicki is a fishing enthusiast, and we hope he has lots of luck. A reminder . . . Sisters, please bring your dues up to date. Adios! Molly Sodja, Sec’y. Supreme President’s Message WE’RE GOING TO THE FAIR — OCT. 13th! Vacation days are just about over! Did you all enjoy yourselves — especially thie hot days? I, for one, am glad that the cooler days are here! The Fair and Style Show which will bte sponsored by the combined branches of the state of Ohio is getting well under way and by all reports, it shall be the largest and best of any! This grand affair will be held October 13, 1963 at St. Vitus Auditorium East 62nd and Glass Ave., Cleveland, 0. Doors will open from 9 a. m. until ? New baking recipes will be demonstrated starting at 2 p. m. Style show will be at 5 p. m. Our own members will model clothes made by themselves. There will be all kinds of beautiful hand-work made by members and each branch will1 have its own booth to display theaei items. A special booth for baked goods made and donated by members of the combined branches is an added feature. Mrs. Mary Otoničar of Br. 25 and her staff will take care of the kitchen and they will serve all the good Slovenian delicacies, including potica, strudel and doughnuts PLUS, complete roast beef dinners with dessert for only $1.50. Roast beef and sausage sandwiches will be available during the entire day. Juveniles of our Cleveland branches will perform a new drill which will be delightful for all. There will be other entertainers to make this Fair full of excitement throughout the day. Admission for the Fair will be only 500 and with this admission, you will be eligible for adorable prizes and a free recipe of one of the favorite foods demonstrated. Keep this date open for the S. W. U. Fair and Style Show, Sunday, Oct. 13th! A brand new revised cookbook, compiled for members of Zveza and ail our friends throughout the country will soon be available! I am certain you will want a copy of the new, revised “Women’s Glory — The Kitchen” cookbook for yourself or for gifts. There are many new recipes in this edition and all are tested and favorites of our members! The new cookbook will be on sale at the Ohio Fair, too. , ) »CMKHJ* On June 19th, twenty members visited a local dress factory, namely Venus Industries at 4800 East 131st St. Our member, Agnes Zagar, who is a union representative of this firm, guided us through the plant and explained all the different operations involved in making a dress or suit. The finished dresses are sold under the branch name “Myanette” and are carried at most leading stores. We wish to thank Mr. Laurence Cort and our dear friend, Agnes, for the invitation and the tour through their beautiful plant. The Coupon Campaign is over! To all who joined in this drive, may I welcome you into our grand Union. Let’s all be sisters and help one another. Let’s work mutually to reach the highest aim in our daily lives. May the* memory of the day when you came into our midst be forever a beautiful one. In the name of our S. W. U., I bid you welcome! •SXMS^ The State Convention held at Canon City, Colo., was very successful from the reports I have received from the State President, Anna Pachak. Response is better every year and this shows that the State Conventions are becoming very important. Thanks, Mrs. Pachak and the hostess branch at Canon City for all your good work! l My deepest sympathy to the relatives of Juvenile Director, Christine Menart, who passed away so suddenly. She was a faithful officer and friend. Our condolences also to State President, Rose Scoff, who lost her husband. May they rest in peace. Happy birthday in September to all our celebrants and best wishes for health to all our ailing members. Toni Turek The Floryans of West Allis celebrate 25th Annniversary Our Supreme Vice-President, Secretary of Branch No. 17, S. W. U., Marie Floryan, and her husband, Anton, were pleasantly surprised with a Silver Wedding Anniversary Party given in their honor by relatives and friends. A delicious supper with special homemade delicacies was served followed by a reception. After the supper, the St. Mary’s Choir sang several favorites of theirs as both celebrants are members of the choir, as is also their daughter, Marion Marolt, who is President of Branch No. 17. Their grandson, Ray Anthony Marolt, a junior member of No. 17, sang “Zidana Marela” and showered them with rose petals. This commemorated the shower of petals which was done from the parish house porch on their wedding day 25 years ago. Special humorous and interesting posters were made by Mr. and Mrs. L. Oman. The four-tier silver wedding cake was made by their good friend, Mrs. Mary Petrich, who is also Charter Member of No. 17 and Supreme Juror of K. S. K. J. Insurance. Among the 350 guests were Maid-of-Honor, Mrs. Kose IJster of Fontana, California, and Best Man, Matt Potokar. Members of the clergy who were present were Rev. M. J. Setnicar, pastor of St. Mary’s Church and the branch’s Spiritual Advisor, Rev. Rudolph Urbic of Stanley, Wis. and Rev. F. B. Konieczny, who performed the ceremony 25 years ago. Out-of-town relatives came from Sheboygan and Two Rivers, Wis. and friends from Waukegan, 111. and Rhinelander, Wis. A floral bouquet of 25 Silver Dollars was given them, besides a purse and many lovely gifts. May they live to enjoy their Golden Wedding Anniversary. J. I. No. 17, West Allis, Wis. Summer is here, warm and hot. I hope everyone is enjoying themselves vacationing or otherwise. Our lodge activities have been at a standstill for the summer, and will resume with our meeting on Sunday, Sept. 15th at 2 p. m. at St. Mary’s Auditorium, Room 3. We will discuss the final preparations for our 35th anniversary celebration on Oct. 6th at St. Mary Help of Christians church, 1210 So. 61st St., with high Mass at 7:30 a. m., followed by a breakfast at St. Mary’s Auditorium, So. 6th and Madison. All members are urged to receive Holy Communion in a body. We will meet at 7:15 a. m. in the church hall and enter together. You will receive a little letter with card enclosed which should be filled out and mailed back to the secretary, Marie Floryan. Please do this before Sept. 29th, so that the committee will know how much food to prepare. Also, you will receive a booster sheet for 10 beautiful miscellaneous prizes; the entire sheet is only $1.00. The prizes listed are: sheets and pillow cases, desk set. luncheon cloth and others. With your cooperation, it will be a success. The proceeds will go into our treasury for the various expenses which incur throughout the year. At this celebra- tion, we will honor our organizer, Mrs. Josephine Schlosar and our charter members, namely: Frances Imperl, Sophie Moze, Josephine Paucik, Mary Petrich, Gertrude Pugel, Mary Schwigel, Josephine Nim-mers and Rose Bizjak Ustar, who has transferred to the California branch, where she now makes her home. Congratulations and best wishes to them. On Sept. 29th, we will have our Misc. Card Party at St. Mary’s Auditorium starting at 8 o’clock. The proceeds will be for St. Mary’s church, that is, the new church fund. All prizes and donations will be gratefully accepted. Please bring them to the meeting or to our secretary’s home. You may also bring them the night of the card party. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Floryan were pleasantly surprised on June 29th for the celebration of their 25th Wedding Anniversary. This party was held at St. Mary’s Auditorium. As they entered the hall with their daughter, Marion Marolt and grandson Ray Anthony, they were greeted with a song by the 7:30 (Mass) Choir of our church. Then, a delicious supper was served including potica, strudels, krape, cakes and many other delicious goodies. At the main table were seated the celebrants with our pastor, Rev. Setnicar, Fr. Konieczny of Milwaukee, who mar- ried them 25 years ago, Rev. Urbic of Stanley, Wis., and Fr. Vojtelc, assistant pastor at St. Mary’s. Rose Bizjak Ustor, who was the bridesmaid, came from Fontana, Cal. Matt Po-tockar was the best man — he is a Milwaukeean. More than 300 attended the supper and among them were relatives from Sheboygan, Two Rivers, Rhinelinder. Wis., Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor and Chicago, 111. Marie has been and still is a very active officer of Br. 17. She was our treasurer for two years and secretary for the last 21 years. A very hard worker indeed; always ready to give a helping hand whenever and where-ever possible. She is also a blood donor at her place of employment and has given blood to other fraternal organizations. She is not only very active for Br. 17, but also, for St. Mary’s Help of Christians Church Ladies Society as secretary and in all church affairs. Marie and Tony, including their daughter, Marion all belong to the choir and Tony has been an enthusiastic member for 46 years. What a record!! Congratulations, Marie and Tony! I wish you many more years together and loads of happiness and good health. BUSY, BUSY VICKI AND BUSY, BUSY BR. 25! No. 25, Cleveland, Ohio. We are always so busy with one thing or another, sometimes it’s hard to keep up following entirely the dates on the calendar. In order to give our readers and members reports and information, this magazine — Zarja — is our means of reaching and accommodating news to you. It is the only approach we have in relating activities to members that cannot attend meetings or who are unable to have personal contact when living in too distant communities. Here are two important dates to mark down, (please try to find time in your busy schedule). Sept. 29, Sunday dinner celebrating our big 35th anniversary. It will be the finest menu for $1.50 served anywhere. Homemade chicken-liver-dump-ling soup, pan fried chicken, golden browned potatoes, salad, pastry, and coffee. Other refreshments will also be available. Mrs. Mary Otoničar will prepare the dinner assisted by the Just a week after their wonderful surprise, Tony went to the hospital and is now convalescing at home. Hope his health returns soon and that he’ll be his old cheerful self once again. Also, a speedy recovery to all our sick members and friends. Remember the dates, Sept. 29th — Card Party and Oct. 6th — our 35tli Anniversary and Breakfast. And I hope to see you all chipper and rested at our Sept. 15th meeting — so, until then, enjoy your vacations, everyone. Frances Pi won i, treasurer No. 20, Joliet, III'. Our congratulations to all graduates of this summer — some from grade school, others from high school and many from colleges. Graduates from families of our members include Matthew Verbischer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Verbischer of 827 N. Broadway, who received his B. S. degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University; Robert Felbinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. A1 Felbinger of Elsie Ave., also graduated from Purdue; James J. Zelko, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zelko of 925 N. Broadway, graduated with an M. D. degree from Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University. The ceremony took place at the huge McCormick Place in Chicago. Mothers of all three graduates are our long-standing members. We wish them luck in the pursuit of their chosen careers. Our condolences to Theresa Trish-ner upon the loss of her father, Mr. Lipa. Also, to Mrs. Theresa Kodrieh, whose grandson Scott Vosburgh, age six, was the victim of a drowning accident, while vacationing with his parents at Myrtle Beach, S. C. Those confined to the hospital are ladies of Br. 25. A short program and zabava follows. Oct. 13, Sunday, all-day bazaar sponsored by the combined branches of the S. W. U. organization. Sewing contest for the members of the S. W. U. to enter and receive awards; a Variety of pastries to purchase and also demonstrations on baking and cooking; stands and stands of numerous articles for sale made by different branches represented. Plan to come to see us and browse around. Meet your friends and enjoy a toast with them and lots of zabava. Dear Molly Dezelan, we are sorry to hear that you have been hurt in a car accident. Branch 25 wishes you a speedy recovery and many prayers go your way. Keep smiling and here’3 hoping you can make it to our next meeting. Your friend, Vicki Faletič Mmes. Antonia Struna, Apolonia Lock-ner and Theresa Kodrieh. We wish them all speedy recoveries as well as those ailing at home. Miss Irene Planinšek, daughter of our president, Mrs. Emma Planinšek, is spending a few weeks at home. She will soon return to Washington, D. C., where she makes her home while teaching. Hope to see her soon again. Welcome home! Mrs. Prisland and Mrs. Schlossar from Elm Grove, Wis., who have returned home from Europe recently. They look so relaxed from their trips. Also, welcome home to many others who traveled this summer to visit Slovenia and other parts of Europe. Those who made the pilgrimage to Canada were also pleased as was our secretary, Frances Gas-pich. She was thrilled about her experiences in Canada. We are happy to see all of them back healthy and refreshed. Welcome to our U^SA to Edi Pate, who has come to visit his aunt, Mrs. Frances Sega and other relatives here. Last year, Mrs. Sega and Mrs. Pikush, both visited Slovenia after an absence of 40 years and Edi Pate with his brother, drove them to see many places of Interest. This year, he came to see the U. S. He is a teacher by profession and his relatives are striving to show him a gala time while he is here. Another visitor here is George Novakovič, who graduated from the University of Ljubljana and is here to study further on the subject of Economics for a six month period. Due to his knowledge of English and excellence in writing, he had the preference of coming here. He is a good friend of the Tronteljs, who are related to the writer from Sticna. We hope both visitors enjoy being here this slimmer. A wedding trip to Northern Wisconsin followed the ceremony and reception of Miss Lea Ann Wilke and Kenneth Michael Dancull on June 15th at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Dancull's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Wilke, Sr., of 29G7 N. GOth St., in Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dancull, 13390 Settlement Acres Dr., Cleveland, are the parents of the bridegroom, who lived at 5456 Andrea St., New Berlin, Ohio. Mother, Stella, is sec’y. of Br. 21. The newlyweds were attended by Mrs. Neil Kaepsel, Milwaukee, and Dancull’s brother, Richard. The bride is a former Miss Milwaukee, second runner-up to Miss Wisconsin in the Miss America contest. The bridegroom was graduated from Purdue University at Lafayette, Ind., where he was affiliated with Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. The couple will make their home in New Berlin. To them, best wishes for health and God’s blessing. D. Our next and first meeting of the season will be Sept. 15th. So, members, please come as we wish to see you all on that day. With best wishes to all members, Josephine Erjavec No. 21, Cleveland, Ohio — Greetings and best regards were received from Europe; sent by our traveler, Albina Novak, Supreme Secretary of S. W. U. She enjoyed a wonderful trip according to her card. Thank you for thinking of us all, Albina. We would like to offer our most sincere congratulations to John and Theresa Zupančič, who are celebrating their Golden Anniversary on Sept. 15th. May you celebrate many more years together! Also, congratulations to them on the 165 Wilke—Dancull Nuptials Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Dancull MINNESOTA STATE CONVENTION, SEPT. 8th As the State President of Minnesota, I am happy to extend a cordial invitation to all the Minnesota branches to participate in our State Convention which will be held Sept. 8, 19G3 at Hibbing, Minn. The program of the day will be found elsewhere in this issue. Please accept this invitation from the Hibbing branch, our hostess and yours truly. Barbara Rosandlch, State President birth of a new great grandson and great granddaughter! On the sick list is Amelia Šinkovec. Hope you are up and around by now, Amelia. We extend our sympathy to the Ho-sta family, whose father passed away. New member received into our branch is Sophia Borek — a hearty welcome. There were no meetings during July and August, so we’ll see you all in September. Stella Dancull, Sec’y. No. 26, Pittsburgh, Pa. Our meeting on Sept. 17th should bring a large attendance, since it will be the first meeting after the summer vacation. One of our members, Ann Zagis (nee Trontel) became the mother of a baby boy. Congratulations to the proud parents, also to grandma Trontel, who is our president. We are glad to welcome another new junior to our organization! Mrs. Mary Antlogar is also a new member! Hearty wishes to her. A reminder to some of our members: don’t forget to pay your dues, also the Zarja Fund quarter per year. With best wishes to all our members, and may God bless you. Ann Frankovic, Sec’y. No. 33, Duluth, Minn. The August meeting was well attended considering the hot weather and many on vacation. All plans were completed for our trip to Hibbing for Minnesota Zvesa Day on Sunday, Sept. 8th. President Munsell chartered the bus and took reservations from the members at the meeting which filled the bus to capacity. I sincerely regret not being able to attend this year’s event as it has been my habit for many, many years. This year, following the Supreme Board meeting Aug. 28th, my husband and I will leave for California to visit our son. Bill and his family. He is in business with Norris-Ahlman Printing Co. at San Jose, Calif. Recently, Bill purchased the interest held formerly by Mr. Norris, who retired. We are eagerly a-waiting our family reunion. Congratulations to Br. 56 at Hibbing who will also celebrate their 30th anniversary in Sept. I shall miss seeing all my friends on the range. This Is the first time I’ll be absent since we started having our successful state days. Following our Aug. meeting, cards and games were played and many prizes awarded. A delicious lunch was PRESIDENT VISITS CALUMET On our trip to Minnesota this summer, we decided to travel by way of Northern Michigan Peninsula and visit the members of Br. 28 in Calumet. I had contacted Treasurer, Stephanie Ryan and asked that the members attend a short get-acquainted meeting on June 23rd, which she did. The meeting was held at 4 p. m. and it was a great pleasure to meet such a nice group. I also found that Br. 28 is composed of a very energetic group, socially and educationally. Besides, they are very friendly. I also had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Pauline Mahaffay, mother of our scholarship student, Joan. Later in the evening, Joan came to meet me and I must say, she is a very pretty girl and one who will surely achieve her educational goal. We all wish her and our other S. W. U. students success in their new school terms this month! Meeting all the members was indeed a pleasure. I missed Ann Heinemann, their president who was on vacation at the time. After a very impressive and lovely meeting we were served a lunch of delicious home made pastry, coffee and tea. In the evening. Stephanie drove us to Eagle Harbor where we enjoyed a wonderful dinner as well as a sightseeing trip to the church that Bishop Baraga built in 1843. This was especially interesting and historical. At this time, my husband Frank and I wish to thank all the members of Br. 28 for making our stay at the fair city of Calumet such a pleasure and to Stephanie Ryan, our hostess, as well as to her family, thanks a million for her hospitality. TONI TUREK —------------——-—. --------------- served by four of our most recent e rollees: Dorothy Rychlak, Josephine Gregorich, Mary Chiviotto and Rose Kresky. Thanks, girls! Heartiest congratulations to our recording secretary, Mrs. William Špehar who had her second set of twins. This time, it’s a boy and a girl. I am their proud auntie! Two of our long-standing members, Mrs. Max Fresel and Mrs. Joseph St.ar- sevich, have suffered the losses of their husbands recently. Mr. Fresel was bedridden at home for the past seven years. His wife took care of him all this time which was a hard task and she was never heard to complain except in a cheery way. His fatal heart attack was the final blow to his family. Our sympathies to both the Fresel and Starsevich families. May their reposed souls rest in peace! To our sick members, a speedy recovery. Attend our next meeting on Sept. 4th. And, I’ll be seeing you at the November meeting, God willing. Ann Podgoršek, Reporter No. 46, St. Louis, Mo. Well, another Zveza Day is over. It was nice being at Lemont, 111. on July 20 and 21st. It was nice, too, seeing editor Corinne Leskovar and our friends from Indianapolis, Ind., Br. 5, Mrs. Antonia Bayt, Mary Lambert and Chet and Mary Bayt, her daughter and son and his wife. So sorry that Mary Luzar and Ann Lambert could not be present this year. I’m sure they would have lilaed to have been there. We missed Mary Grabyn as she is usually there every year and Chet missed her son-in-law, who is a regular visitor. We enjoyed it so much more this year with perfect weather and cool breezes. The Mass outside at the Grotto was especially enjoyable. Last year it rained both days, but this year the weather was in our favor. A great many ladies were present. Two bus loads came from Wisconsin and Indianapolis, plus many cars from all over Illinois, Michigan and elsewhere. Our Sunday meal at the Sisters’ convent was wonderful, too. There, we had a nice visit with Sister Cecilia. She is the sister who takes care of the garden and I must say, everything looked beautiful. She puts a lot of time into her work. Everything looked so much prettier because there had been rain just the day before. It was a good thing I made reservations early, as the out-of-towners took up most of the reservations. There were two buses from Detroit on a special retreat that weekend, too. That 1b a lot of fun — to go by chartered bus and that’s what I thought we from St. Louis would do these past two years, too. But it has been impossible, so just my cousin Viola Pi-soni and I made the trip by car. Maybe next year, huh? We could leave iearly Sunday and return late the same day. I am sorry to write that Frank Yan-kovic had an accident and is on the hospital in Cleveland. He will be laid up for some time. The Yankovic band played here in St. Txmis and even without Frankie, they did a wonderful job. I’m sure he’ll be happy to know that they carried on for him very well the first time on their own. They really had a good crowd. COLORADO STATE CONVENTION HELD AT CANON CITY, COLO. Colorado State Day was held at Canon City, Colo., on Sunday, June 30th. Neighboring branches from Denver, Pueblo, and Crested Butte attended; Kansas and Missouri branches which belong to this district were Invited but were unable to attend. Leadville branch was not represented either; we missed you, Leadville. The delegates met under the auspices of Br. 66, Christine Konte, president, leading the prayer. A prayer was said for all of the deceased members of S. W. U. The convention was turned over to our State President, Anna Pachak, our very dear friend and officer. Julia Javernick was elected as recording secretary for the convention. First on the agenda was the roll call of delegates who were as follows: Frances Skul, Br. 2, Pueblo; Ellen Nort-nick, Br. 63, Denver; Christine Konte, Br. 66, Canon City; Kay Starlka, Br. 92, Crested Butte; Kay Starika was alternate for Helen Cobai, whose father was seriously ill at the time. Minutes of the fourth annual convention were accepted as read. Frances Skul, Br. No. 3, Pueblo, gave the following report; Their branch has eight new members. They have “B” games once a year to cover expenses, also have a Mother’s Day party and a Christmas party for the Senior and Junior members. The Juniors each receive a small gift at this time. They have a sizeable treasury. Members of Br. 3 would like to have the ZARJA improved, mainly a larger print. Their branch is also helpful In donating towards worthy causes. Ellen Nortnick, Br. 63, Denver, gave a nice report in which she stated they have a reserve in the treasury from which they withdraw money to buy refreshments for the annual installation party held in January. The lodge has “games parties” three times a year for fund raising projects, which includes tickets and other ideas. They also have an annual picnic held in August. At this time, members donate food to be sold. They are generous with donations towards the church. Kay Starlka, Br. 92, Crested Butte reported they have 2'2 adult members and 2 Jr. members. The highlight of the year is their Christmas party; they have a nice time and exchange gifts. This last year, Father Grass and Father McKenna each received a desk set In remembrance. They are collecting funds for a cemetery chapel, which will house the altar from the old St. Patrick’s Church. Work has been started on this project and should be finished by Labor Day. Up to date $1,415.00 has been collected for the chapel fund. They also give donations to the church. At the close of her report, prayers were requested for Helen Cobai’s father. Christine Konte, Br. 66, Canon City, stated they gained 2 members in the B class, 2 Juniors; 3 Juniors transferred to the B class. This branch has six 75 year old members and two members 80 years old. Donations are still the same as reported at the 1962 convention. There was a discussion pertaining to ZARJA. Members would like a larger magazine with bigger print, a motion was made and carried to that effect. Greetings were read from Marie Prisland, Founder of S. W. U.; Antonia Turek, Supreme President; Fran Chiodo. reporter from Br. 13, San Francisco; Antonia Kostelic, Br. 64. Kansas City; Mary Vidmar, Br. 78, Leadville; Barbara Kramer, Br. 13, San Francisco; Mary Tomsic, State Pres, of Penn.; all sent best wishes for a successful convention and a happy day. The next State Convention will be held at Pueblo in September, 1964, the date to be decided by the Pueblo branch. Delegates and members were honored with the presence of Mrs. Lawrence Bandi, who with her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June. Mrs. Bandi also has a priest son, Father Bonaventure, O.S.B., who said Mass and gave the Thanksgiving prayer after the banquet. Mrs. Pachak stressed that each member should try and bring in new members; she hoped the delegates and members would take home fond memories of the convention. She thanked all delegates and members for a fine turnout and especially asked that Helen Cobai’s father be remembered in prayer. There being no further comments, the meeting was closed by prayer, led by Christine Konte — a prayer was also said for the future success of the Slovenian Women’s Union. Julia Javernick, Rec. Sec. I’m sure Frank’s family will appreciate your prayers, as they surely will be needed. He is now in a cast with a fractured back and will be laid up for some time. Frank, your St. Louis fans are with you 100%. Anyone who would like to send him a card, may address it to Huron Road Hospital, Room 715, Cleveland, Ohio. Our deepest sympathy to Theresa Gabrian and her brother Al, who lost his son on July 13. Hie was only 38 years old and Is survived by a wife and 3 small children. His mother, Rose, was formerly a member of our branch. To them, our sincere condolences. Theresa Franko was on the sick list. She is doing a lot better now. So, until next year, when Viola and I will look forward to seeing you all In Lemont for another Zveza Day, and the branch meeting, Sept. 8th at president Jo Prebil’s home; Au re-voir! Marie Thompson, Reporter OCT. 13th IS RED LETTER DAY IN CLEVELAND, OHIO Members who are interested in participating In the Style Show at our Ohio Fair on Oct. 13, 1963 may contact State President, Ella Starin, 17814 Dille-wood Ave., Tel. IV. 1-6248 or yours truly, 19170 Monterey Ave., KE. 1-0230. The last date for entries is Oct. 1st. We request all entries to send thio following Information: Name, Address, Branch, Style of apparel and Pattern no., Material and Cost of finished garment — this information to be written on an index card. There will be two classes for the competition, 1st Class: Professional seamstresses. 2nd Class: Amateur seamstresses. Only mem- bers of S. W. U. are eligible and models may be relatives or friends of the seamstresses including children. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners in each class. For more information, contact the above-named officers. Each year, the style show is a bigger1 success. We warmly welcome all our fine members to Join in the show and help us to make itt a wonderful feature of the Fair! Toni Turek, Supreme President As Every Year, Lemont Zveza Day Was Grand Affair! Placing the wreath at the grave of Fr. Alexander Urankar, former Spiritual Advisor of S.W.U. was Mrs. Josephine Železnikar, Supreme Treasurer. A moment of prayer was spent there midway through the procession. No. 2, Chicago, III. It’s a pleasure to make the annual report on our Zveza Day doings at Lemont, 111., where this year, as in the past, we had a successful event.. First of all, the officers and members who worked hard to make this day enjoyable for all the guests, wish to extend their heartiest thanks to all — for the fine attendance and also for the wonderful mood everyone was in which helped to make it such fun! The day began as usual with our procession to the cemetery of the Franciscan Fathers in Lemont, where are beloved Father Alexander is buried.. Near him rest Fr. Kazimir Zakrajšek, an old friend of S.W.U. and His Excellency, Bishop Rožman. Our ladies were very deep in prayer while at the gravesides of these noted priests and when Mrs. Josephine Železnikar, our Supreme Treasurer laid the wreath we all felt a moment of deep feeling. Fr. Pelagi, our procession-leader, led the prayers there as well as during the procession as it wended its way around the miniture Lake Bled and toward the Grotto. There, Fr. Fortunat offered a solemn mass for the living and deceased members of our organization. It was a beautiful morning with just a rustle of leaves and a slight breeze blowing, enough to cool us. The area was very crowded as many who come to Lemont for such a day consider this the lovelist part of the pilgrimage. We ladies of Br. 2 especially enjoyed singing our favorite hymns at the mass with our young and talented, Richard Grill, directing the singing. In the early afternoon, the scene shifted to the chapel of St. Mary's Seminary for the singing of the litanies and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. This feature of the day is especially warm and inspiring. The picnic ensued writh many hours of enjoyment for all, and I know the most pleasant hours were those spent meeting friends who get together only a few times a year, on an occasion such as this. Our S.W.U. was represented by members from many far off places. I believe the farthest distance we had represented was Washington. Pa., with two of our fine members of Br. 71, namely, Mrs. Mary Bozie and daughter, Mary. A scene at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at Lemont, III., during Mass. The hand-hewn rocks that form the Grotto and environs were all the work of the Slovenian Fathers done many years ago as a replica of the famed Grotto at Lourdes, France. Members came from Detroit, Mich. (Mr. and Mrs. Jamšek; Cleveland, Ohio (Mrs. Čebular and others); a whole busload from Milwaukee and West Allis, led by our State President, Rose Kraemer and president of Br. 12, Frances Plesko; another busload from Indianapolis, Ind., and our good and loyal Bayt family also from Indianapolis who brought their mother, Mrs. Antonia Bayt, to her beloved Lemont. LaSalle and Oglesby was represented by Mrs. Jerin, Mrs. Nemeth and their friends and we had many from nearer Chicago such as Joliet, So. Chicago and Elmhurst, III.. It was wonderful! As I said, the mood of the people was so great! The happy smiles just shone all around! The refreshment stand was the center of activity with nothing but the best in food and drinks. Our chairlady and pres, of Br. 2, Mrs. Josephine Železnikar saw to that! Her committees included the following diligent members: Mines. Anne Zorko (chairman of the kitchen), Mary Poldan, Prances Gomilar, Millie Paisoli,, Mary Klaczinski, Stella Longosz and Julia Pavlin. Selling tickets were Jennie Kovacic and Sophie Bogolin. All our hunsbands had to pitch in at the bartending so we must say thanks to Messrs. John Železnikar. (He had the job of setting up the bar along with Ray Kochevar, our Monarch Beer man!), Dave Paisoli, Joe Osterman and Lud Leskovar with a very able assist from Mrs. Luba Troha! For the children’s fun, Jean Železnikar and yours truly set up a number of races and games which they thoroughly enjoyed as did the spectators. The water-filled balloon throwing contest was the most hilarious; but, not quite as much fun as the egg throwing contest which was entered by a number of our stout-hearted gentlemen.. The farther away those eggs were being thrown, the better the fun became! We must offer these fellows our special “medal of honor” for courage! During the day our guests had the opportunity to win beautiful prizes which were in charge of Mrs. Fran Zefran with assistance by Alma Helder and Gloria Novak. Everyone who took homo a prize was delighted. The day was glorious — hardly believeable that in Chicago only 30 miles away, It rained and stormed. We were happy up on the “hill” and since no one was in a hurry to leave, stayed until it turned to dusk. Then, packing up was everybody’s job and done in a jiffy. The Fathers in Lemont deserve our sincere gratitude for their hospitality and help in making this annual pilgrimage so enjoyable. The grounds are really just beautiful and each year it’s nicer! We hope that all the members, their families and friends who attended, enjoyed it as much as we and that they’ll cherish the memory of it all year long. Corinne Leskovar On the right: Two of our pilgrimagers made a 7 hour auto trip from St. Louis, Mo., for the special occasion. They are Viola Pisoni and Marie Thompson, Reporter from Br. 46. Smiles and sunshine make these group pictures very pleasant. On the left: Here we have our members gathered around Mrs. Antonia Bayt of Indianapolis, Ind., seated in the center. Others from left to right are: Rose Krae-mer, State Pres, of Wise.; Mildred James, State Pres, of lll.-lnd.; Mr. Jamsek; Mary Markich of Branch 5 (Indpls.); Mary Jamsek of Br. 9 (Detroit); Mollie Remec of Br. 99 (Elmhurst); Marge Krmpotic of Br. 95 (S. Chicago,); Agatha Mesin of Br. 95 and Josephine Krai of Br. 16 (S. Chicago) .In front are Chet Bayt and Mary Lambert, son and daughter of Mrs. Bayt. oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo STATE DAY IS COMMEMORATIVE AFFAIR No. 66, Canon City, Colo. Our Colorado Zveza Day turned out to be a successful and commemorative day, June 30th. Two chartered buses, one from Denver and the other from Pueblo, arrived in front of St. Michael's church in time for the special 11:15 a. m. Mass. Three carloads from Pueblo and two from Crested Butte completed our out-of-towners. From these buses and cars emerged a group of happy people, delegates, members and guests from the three Colorado branches of the S. W. U. Rev. Bonaventure Bandi, O. S. B. offered the Mass and gave a nice sermon. After the Mass, everyone went out to the Club Belvedere, where a delicious banquet was served to 146 delegates, members and friends. Rev. Gerard Goetz, O. S. B., our pastor and spiritual advisor, offered grace. After dinner, a short program followed. Frank Cervi was the toastmaster. Christine Konte gave the welcoming address and introduced two charter members who were present, Mrs. Anna Susman and Mrs. Mary Ann Sta-rika. loiter in the program, she also made acknowledgements. Mrs. Anna Pachak, our beloved State President, gave the response and a short talk in English and Slovenian. She also read a letter of best wishes from our SWU Founder, Mrs. Prisland. (Thank you, Airs. Prisland.) Both Rev. Bandi and Rev. Goetz spoke briefly. During the banquet, a telegram of best wishes was received from our Supreme President, Mrs. Antonia Turek, which was a real surprise and pleasure. (Thank you, Mrs. Turek.) Table decorations followed the devotional theme for June, the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Favors were memory cards, also in this theme. Honored guests and delegates received corsages of white carnations with blue and yellow ribbons. Raymond Jermance played accordion music during the dinner hour and for the social after the meeting. Rev. Bandi closed the program with the Thanksgiving Prayer. Delegates and members went into the Blossom Room for their convention meeting. Among the decisions of the meeting was also the site of the 19G3 State Convention .which will be Pueblo. The total number of delegates, members and friends attending this event was 14G. After the session, a lunch and social hour followed; dancing was enjoyed by all. It was all too early when the buses departed at 5 and 6 p. m., carrying back a tired and happy group. I wish to express my sincere thanks to all the members of our branch, no. 66, for their loyal support, cooperation, donations of potica, ham and all their help. Thanks to Frank Cervi, our toastmaster and to Fathers Bandi and Goetz. Thanks to my dear friend, Mrs. Pachak for her help and lovely gift ... to Joe Fassler and Louis Pierce for ushering at Mass ... to Raymond Jenmance for donating his time and music and to everyone else who helped in any way to make the day such a memorable, successful and happy one. God bless you all. Christine Konte, President oooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo “CONVENTION QUEEN” — PRE-CONVENTION CAMPAIGN BEGINS OCT. 1, 1963 Marie Prlsland: * * * . * Mrs. Mary Tomsic, a very active and popular State President for Pennsylvania and New York, contributes a fine recipe for a meatless day. It is titled: MACARONI AND CHEESE ITALIAN STYLE 4 tablespoons pure vegetable oil IZi cup chopped onion V4 cup chopped celery 1 clove garlic 1G oz. can tomato paste 2 cups water 1 J tsp. salt % tsp. pepper Vi tsp. basil or oregano i tsp. sugar % cup grated Parmesan cheese % lb. large macaroni, cooked and drained 1 lb. (2 cups) ricotta or cottage cheese Cook onion, celery and garlic in oil until soft. Remove garlic. Blend in tomato paste, water and seasonings. Bring to boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. In 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking pan, put a thin layer of sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and top with half the macaroni, cover with half the remaining sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with remaining macaroni and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese on top. Bake in oven 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is brown and sauce bubbles. This is a delicious Friday meal. * * * With blueberries in season you may want to try the following: BLUEBERRY BUCKLE Sift together in a bowl: % cup sugar 2 cups flour 2 i teaspoons baking powder Vi teaspoon salt Make a well and break in the following: I egg 1 cup milk Vi cup melted fat TH and Beat liquid ingredients, then slowly stir just enough to mix with the flour. Pour into a shallow glass baking dish. Cover with 1 pint blueberries. Top with the following crumb mixture: % cup sugar V6 cup flour Vi cup butter Vž teaspoon cinnamon Bake 40 to 50 minutes at 350° F. SPICED BLUEBERRY JAM Simmer for 5 minutes: 2 pounds blueberries (4% cups) 1/? teaspoon cinnamon (optional) % teaspoon cloves (optional) 7 cups sugar Grated rind of 1 lemon Remove from fire and add 1 bottle commercial pectin. Skim and pour into sterilized jars and seal. BLUBERRY TORTE Make a 2 layer cake using yolks. Take whites and top each layer with meringue while calead the little girl to another part of the room. "She was very frightened and began to call Hansel’s name.” Explain to the little girl that she must stand still and call Hansel. The boy, blindfolded as he is, must locate Gretel. Of course, you’ll have to walk with the boy to see that he doesn’t knock into chairs, but to children with dreamy imaginations, this is great fun and gives them a chance to show off individually. Each time you change the couples, be sure to lead the girl to a different part of the room, or else the second and third Hansel will find Gretel with no trouble,, taking all the excitement out of the game. Remember, even the simplest games are enjoyable for children as long as they can use their hands and minds. A few inexpensive materials, many of which you have around the house anyway, a little imagination, and the kids will have an arty party they’ll never forget! GAMES AND FUN FOR OUR JUNIORS AT LEMONT ZVEZA DAY AT LEMONT, ILL., ON JULY 21ST. PROVED TO BE A DAY OF FUN FOR JUNIORS OF BR. NO. 2, CHICAGO AND THEIR FRIENDS! EDITOR SNAPPED THESE SHOTS DURING THE AFTERNOON RACES ON A GRASSY FIELD THE RE! Running race for boys was entered by fifteen young fellows, ages 4/2 to 12 years. The course was approximate-200 yds. and the winner ran it in 10 seconds flat! The shoe-scramble was the most fun of all! Wheelbarrow races have never killed anyone yet, but it seems like it would for these racers who had a time keeping their partners wheeling! Girls’ race brought out a-bout 10 juniors and the winner received a cash prize, as did all the winners. It was, as many pennies as she (or he) could get out of a jar with one hand. Three-legged race for both boys and girls ended with only one couple at the finish line. The final contest, that of water-filled balloon throwing, ended the games on a wet note! Is the second day of the week pronounced Toos-day or Tewsday? Neither; the second day of the week is Monday. What conies up to the house but never goes in? The sidewalk. 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Hostess Branch is no. 56. The High Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church will be at 11:00 a. m. CONVENTION MEETING will commence immediately after Mass. At 1:00 p. m., guests will gather for the Banquet and Program. See you all there! Committee BR. 25, CLEVELAND, OHIO CELEBRATES THEIR 35th ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY, SEI>T. 29, 1963 The officers and members of Br. 25, largest branch in Slovenian Women's Union with over 1,000 members, will be celebrants of a gala 35th Anniversary Banquet on the last Sunday in September, the 29th. The committee invites all to attend the event, beginning with Solemn High Mass at St. Vitus Church on Glass Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Following this will be the Banquet and Program at St. Vitus Auditorium. The ladies are preparing a wonderful commemoration of this day. Be there and celebrate with them! _____________________________ PENNSYLVANIA—NEW YORK STATE CONVENTION SUNDAY, SEPT. 29, 1963 Hr. no. 71 cordially invites everyone lo attend — at the K. S. h. ,/. Hall STRABANE, FA.